4 “My mom really wanted others to understand the full benefits of planned giving.” 4 Within her community, she was ac ve with the League of Women’s Voters, the Thunder Bay Lighthouse Society and Friends of the Library. A proud feminist, she believed in teaching young girls to become strong women, and in teaching young boys to become respec ul men. These beliefs also served as the catalyst for a charitable gi to the Community Founda on’s Northeast Michigan Women’s Giving Circle (WGC), of which she became a Diamond-level member in 2011. “I remember the day Margot came in to make a rather large dona on to the Women’s Giving Circle,” said CFNEM Program Director Julie Wiesen. “When I was able to speak with her and thank her personally for the dona on, I just had to ask why she chose the Women’s Giving Circle. She said she believes in the power of women and the causes that impact them. She said, ‘There are a lot of women in my family, so I follow women’s issues very closely.’” Nancy says Margot chose to leave a significant por on of her estate to the Community Founda on because of her confidence in the organiza on. “She knew the Community Founda on has a great track record in caring for the community’s assets,” said Nancy. “She liked that the money she le could be filtered to many other nonprofits to make an impact.” Margot also le a por on of her estate to the League of Women’s Voters and Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse Preserva on Society, and to Alpena Community College for annual scholarships that will be awarded for years to come. Crea ng a legacy that will surely benefit the community and its various agencies is both inspira onal and remarkable. It is a testament to the power of a charitable mind, and the love of family and community.